Ray's Ramblings

As active professionals, we need to take some time off to recharge our batteries.  Some say that they can't afford to take the time off but I say you can't afford not to take time off.  When I get stuck in a rut I know I have to do something else other that real estate.  My two main distractions ...

Pest inspectors have got it made, at least here in California.   First of all, they are in a position that is ideal for getting business, pest inspections in most cases are required by many lenders.  We have to call them to inspect and clear properties prior to funding.  They have a built in guar...

Real Estate Market Still SluggishBy Ray Perry Home sales decreased 25.7 percent in June in Lake County compared with the same period a year ago, while the median price of a home decreased 20.4 percent, according to information gathered from the Lake County Multiple Listing Service (MLS)."Concerns...

County code compliance is a hot topic for many neighborhoods around Lake County with several subdivisions and neighborhoods cracking down on violators.  To avoid violations there are some items you should be aware of.There are limits on the number of inoperable vehicles allowed in most zoning dis...

Recycling Has Redeeming QualitiesRecycling has become a big deal here in Lake County with recycling centers opening up in various locations around the lake.  You may have seen the neat buildings with the rePLANET logo on the top in different locations around the county.  The rePLANET concept was ...

Home inspectors can either make a deal or break one.  After you've been the business for a few years you can get the feel of who the good home inspectors are.  Now I know that it's very important to make full disclosure and buyers need to investigate the property but the way the report is present...

Lucerne, CaliforniaApprox. Population 2,870"I Sell Lake County!"Ray PerryGRI, e-PRO, Lake County Expert,  Multimillion Dollar Producer, Most Listings in The CountyCPS Country AirOffice (707) 277-9255 ext 101Cell (707) 245-8376Fax (707) 277-7840Ray@RayPerry.comhttp://www.rayperry.com/Lucerne Homes...

Nice, CaliforniaApprox. Population 2,509"I Sell Lake County!"Ray PerryGRI, e-PRO, Lake County Expert,  Multimillion Dollar Producer, Most Listings in The CountyCPS Country AirOffice (707) 277-9255 ext 1#Cell (707) 245-8376Fax (707) 277-7840Ray@RayPerry.comhttp://www.rayperry.com/Nice Homes For Sa...

Upper Lake, CaliforniaApprox. Population 989"I Sell Lake County!"Ray PerryGRI, e-PRO, Lake County Expert,  Multimillion Dollar Producer, Most Listings in The CountyCPS Country AirOffice (707) 277-9255 ext 101Cell (707) 245-8376Fax (707) 277-7840Ray@RayPerry.comhttp://www.rayperry.com/Upper Lake H...

  Lower Lake, CaliforniaApprox. Population 1,755"I Sell Lake County!"Ray PerryGRI, e-PRO, Lake County Expert,  Multimillion Dollar Producer, Most Listings in The CountyCPS Country AirOffice (707) 277-9255 ext 1#Cell (707) 245-8376Fax (707) 277-7840Ray@RayPerry.comhttp://www.rayperry.com/  Lower L...